“The Mission has helped me stay sober by having faith in Jesus Christ and praying to Him. The Mission has helped me turn my life around, and has given me the strength to get through the day without a drink.” - Gary
“They have given us a place to stay, helped us to study the Bible, and have given us nice food everyday.” - Tigist
“The mission has helped me come to terms with my addiction - that a sober life is better than a drinker’s life. It has given me the tools to live a sober life when I leave here.” - Tim
“I now have a warm bed to sleep in and three hot meals a day, where before I was lucky to even have a place to sleep.” - Amy
“I waited patiently for the Lord and he inclined unto me and heard my cry (Psalm 40:1), that’s how I feel about Union Mission.” - Joe E. (Formerly Incarcerated)
“The mission has helped me with my health and heart. Due to alcoholism, my weight had dropped to 127 pounds and now I am up to 164. Due to homelessness by stress was beyond comprehension now I have a clear mind. Due to classes and devotions I had gotten back on the right track." - Joe B. (Long-Term Homeless Man)
“To me, the mission means a place where people who struggle with life-dominating problems can come and heal." - Hannah
“Without the mission, I would most likely be on the streets." - Mary Ann
“The Union Mission of Fairmont has given me a place to live when I had nowhere else to go.” - Laneeta
